Shakespeare Background Flashcard
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an oxymoron?
Back
A figure of speech in which two opposites are combined for effect, such as 'feather of lead' or 'angel demonic'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When were plays typically performed during Shakespeare's time?
Back
In the afternoon.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who was Shakespeare's child that died at an early age?
Back
Hamnet.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was a common feature of plays during Shakespeare's time?
Back
Costumes.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In what year was William Shakespeare born?
Back
1564.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a soliloquy?
Back
A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Globe Theatre?
Back
It was the primary venue for Shakespeare's plays and a central part of his theatrical career.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
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